Ligue 2: Josh Maja scores twice in Bordeaux's win over Grenoble Foot

Published on: 25 April 2023

Maja celebrates after scoring the first goal

Nigeria's Josh Maja' was the protagonist as FC Girondins de Bordeaux’s defeated Grenoble Foot 38 in their match day 32 fixture of the French Ligue 2 on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Super Eagles hopeful scored twice to propel Bordeaux to a 3-0 crucial win which took them second on the log at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.

Maja opened score in 43 minutes of action after tucking in home the ball from a corner that was deflected towards him.

Zuriko Davitashvili doubled the lead in the 56th minute to help the host be in the driving seat.

In the 64th minute struck a missile from outside the box for his second and 15th goal of the season in the league to seal the win.

Maja after his second goal

Josh who equalled his career-best season and best scoring return for a Bordeaux striker in over a decade was substituted in the 90th minute of the game.

Bordeaux are back up to second place and now 6 games away from what once looked like an unlikely return to the top flight.

By Uche Dozie

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